Average Rent in Gary, IN
1 apartment buildings, 8 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Gary, INAvg Rent
$969/mo
median $950
market average
Cheapest
$950/mo
Concord Commons
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
8
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Gary, IN.
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Gary, IN Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concord Commons 2002 Hanley St, Gary, IN 46406, USA | $950 | $969 | $1.19/ft² | 3.2 (66) | 8 |
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Gary, IN neighborhoods
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Gary, IN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Gary, IN is $969 per month, based on 8 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $950 at Concord Commons to $1,000 at Concord Commons.
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Gary, IN, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Gary, IN averages $969/mo. At the local median household income of $37,380, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Gary, IN at $975/mo. The current tracked market average runs 1% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Gary, IN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gary, IN?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$39,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $969/mo.
Comfortable income
$47,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Gary, IN is $37,380 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Gary, IN
Overall prices in Gary, IN runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Gary, IN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $969 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $4,590/mo |
Population
68,604
Median household income
$37,380
Census median rent
$975/mo
Census rent burden
34.8%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
26 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Indiana
How Gary, IN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Gary, IN | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers, IN | $1,845 | +90% | +2% | 14 |
| Greenwood, IN | $1,524 | +57% | +8.5% | 14 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $1,216 | +25% | +9% | 11 |
| Carmel, IN | $1,688 | +74% | +0.8% | 10 |
| Kokomo, IN | $1,126 | +16% | -2.5% | 10 |
| Westfield, IN | $1,858 | +92% | +1.6% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gary, IN?
The average rent in Gary, IN is $969 per month, based on 8 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Gary, IN?
The median asking rent in Gary, IN is $950 per month, computed from 8 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $969/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Gary, IN?
The lowest available rent in Gary, IN starts at $950 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Gary, IN?
2-bedroom apartments in Gary, IN average $969/mo. Units start from $950/mo across 8 units currently listed.
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